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These peaches were so super ripe that I didn’t even bother to remove the skins. After the 10-15 minute boil, the skins almost melted away completely. And, the tiny bits of skin that remained were fine in the finished product. Peach Jam makes 1 large jar August 22nd, 2014 | Category: Biscuits, Bread, Breakfast, Condiments, Favorite Ingredients, Food, From Scratch, Fruit, Recipe, Simple Bites, Snacks, Sweets | Leave a comment
Candlenut = Kukui Nut Long ago in Hawaii, the oil of the candle nut was used to make light. Also, the nuts were strung together in a way that each burning nut would measure the passing time. It would take roughly 15 minutes to burn from one nut […]
I love all things Malaysian. And, this dish is one of my favorites. Though, it never comes close to the version at my favorite restaurant. But, when I’m trying to fill a craving, this is a decent substitute. Nasi Goreng makes 2 servings 2 cups cooked […]
The First Bowl Of Tomatoes For 2014 Almost a dozen Sun Gold cherry tomatoes, 4 Juliets, a small handful of Tami G’s, and one Lemon Boy (slightly speckled, top right in the back, about the size of a small plum). The day of the photo the Lemon Boy […]
Creamy pimento cheese tastes just fine. But, if you grate a portion of the cheese and stir it in at the end. You’ll notice a richer cheese flavor with each bite of shaved cheese. Cave aged white cheddar gives this simple snack incredible depth of character. May 1st, 2014 | Category: Biscuits, Bread, Condiments, Favorite Ingredients, Food, From Scratch, Quick Lunches, Recipe | Leave a comment
This is possibly the best corned beef that I’ve ever made. How did I do it? There were a couple factors that I believe led to this. First, I sautéed the cabbage separately. This made the cooking day much more enjoyable. The smell of cooking cabbage is not a good […]
What’s the difference between black bean soup and black beans with rice? Well, for black bean soup you mash a portion of the beans for a rich, thicker soup. That’s about it. All the rest is purely personal.
Inspired by the recipe in Memories of […]
A handful of walnuts and a generous sprinkle of bleu cheese turn this simple salad into a real meal. For an even heartier meal, add a slice of grilled bread. Would you like a heartier option? Try a grilled cheese with brie. Roasted Walnut Salad baby […] This recipe was clearly inspired by the America’s Test Kitchen 6 Banana Bread recipe. But, the idea of nuking the bananas for 5 minutes turns me off completely. So, I played and puttered around a bit with the recipe. And, I came up with a version that I prefer.
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Another Year, Another Cold I nipped this one at the first tickle in my throat with oregano oil. It’s not a miracle cure. But, either I’m in better shape this year or it successfully cut the length of this cold in half. As usual, I munched on buttered […] |
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